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Aug 2018

Aug 09 : Market Round-Up

Shipment Details 8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is arriving on the 12th of August with a total quantity of 24,012T. Click on Details for the Importer's InformationRCF DAP Tender Update 8RCF released a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the supply of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) in loose bulk on the 21st of July with a total quantity of 1,50,000MT (+/-5%).8The Tender got closed on 30th July on 16:30hrs, the price bid was opened by the company for the purchase of 1,00,000MT of DAP, 50,000 for East Coast of India & 50,000 for delivery in the West Coast of India Click on Details to know more details of what happenedDAP short supply in Bengal 8In most of the districts of Bengal, currently the demand of DAP is there in the market also there is some demand for urea as well. Retailers have high price DAP stocks from companies like Indorama, PPL, IFFCO etc.8Also in some of the districts, since the sowing is already done by the farmers, there is an increasing demand for urea and the most preferred brands are IFFCO, Yara & Indogulf.8However, as per the retailers, there is a slight shortage of DAP in districts like Paschim Medinipur, Bankura and Dakshin Dinajpur of West Bengal. Click on Details to know about the prices, margins & brand preferences in these districts.Details

Aug 09 : Spain's firm signs MoU with Punjab to set up Rs 300cr unit

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Global Tender for import of raw materials/ chemicals Details8Supply of Transformer Bushing Details8Cleaning and Inspection of Boilers Details8Radiographic Inspection of Welding of Inlet and Outlet Piping in Ammonia Plant Details8Supply of Natural Gas/ RLNG for Non-urea Activity DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Economic impact of high levels of variance in fertiliser spreading systems: A Review Details8Replacement of the Traditional Fertilizer with Microbial Technology: An Analysis Details8Scope of fertiliser solar ponds in Indian agriculture: A Paper Details8Determinants of Demand for Fertiliser: A Conceptual ReviewDetails8Smart release technology for improving fertilizer efficiency: A PaperDetails8Humic acid technology: Organic soil fertilizer from drinking waterDetails8Dehydration and Dryer Technology for Biosolid Reuse as Fertiliser: A PaperDetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Assamese villagers become trailblazers in adaptive agriculture Details8India needs to focus on boosting its agricultural exports, says Bill Gates Details8Govt asks CBI to probe alleged irregularities in IFFCODetails8Spain's firm signs MoU with Punjab to set up Rs 300cr unitDetails8Banks’ loan recovery mode shocks farmers DetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

Aug 08 : Software updates: Fertilizer projects

Ammonia-Urea & Captive Power Unit Greenfield Project 8Cost - Rs 7000 Crore 8Project Event: RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released soon. Click here for more informationDAP/NPK- Phosphoric Acid & Sulphuric Acid Greenfield Project 8Cost - Rs 2000 Crore 8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and RFQ and the RFQ for an EPC contractor is likely to be released in November 2018. Click here for more informationAmmonia-Urea Energy Saving Project 8Cost - Rs 262 Crore 8Project Event: The purchase of long lead item is ongoing and cunstruction is likely to be started in January 2019 Click here for more informationDetails

Aug 08 : Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Supply of Carbon Steel Pipes Details8Replacement of Ball Valves in Ammonia Plant Details8Lining Up Contract for attending HPGV Regenerator Leakages in Ammonia Plant Details8Supply of Spares for Oil Clarifier Details8Carrying out various mechanical safety related jobs in Urea Plant Details8Hiring services for Structural Designing, detailing with Steel Hopper drawings Details8Corrigendum: Supply of Mono Ammonium Phosphate 100% Water Soluble DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Recycling and Reuse Technology: A Review Details8Factors affecting Adoption of Agricultural New Technologies: A Review Details8Challenges of Food and Agriculture in the 21st Century: A Paper Details8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [August 2018]Details8Climate–smart agriculture vs. agroecology to mitigate GHG emissions: A PaperDetails8Practical Applications of a Multisensor UAV Platform: A PaperDetails8Available Land Cover and Cropland Maps for South Asia: A ReviewDetails8Cleaner production opportunity in fertilizers: Many benefitsDetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Saudi Aramco may take controlling stake in SABIC, delaying IPO Details8Mosaic tops profit estimates led by higher phosphate margins, Brazil sales Details8Finding solutions to farmers' woes and government’s dilemmaDetails8India's struggle with climate change: Karnataka farmer couple turns to govt subsidy and machines to flourishDetails8Reforming Indian agriculture by sprinkles and drips DetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

Aug 08 : Cleaner production opportunity in fertilizers: Many benefits

This research seeks to highlight the opportunities available for use Cleaner Production technology to reduce waste generation and minimize resultant pollution in a fertilizer manufacturing plant.8Cleaner production includes the more sophisticated options like switching to renewable energy sources, increasing material efficiency, and re-using and recycling by-products.8In the fertiliser production processes, cleaner production entails saving of raw materials and energy, elimination of toxic raw materials and reduction in the quantities and toxicity of wastes and emissions. The bottom line is to make companies more resource efficient and less polluting. Click on Reports for more Details

Aug 08 : NCFL plant shutdown: Urea Shortage in Telangana

8The retailers from most of the districts of Telangana told our website that currently there is less rainfall in the state because of which the demand for fertilizers is also slow but it is expected that there will be some rainfall in the coming days which will increase demand8The complexes such as NPK20:20:0:13 and urea are in more demand than DAP & MOP in most of the districts8However there is a short supply of Urea in the state, what is the reason? Click on Details to find out the main reason for the shortage along with the margins and brand preferencesAlso find out brand preferences in the state and retailer marginsDetails

Aug 08 : Shipment Details

A DAP shipment is arriving on the 8th of August with a total quantity of 45,017T.8A Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 14th of August. Click on Details for Importer's InformationDetails

Aug 07 : Fertilizer Briefs

8Potash gross margin was up for producers due to higher realized prices and increased sales volumes.8Find out more on which direction a fertilizer company ought to move in the future. It cannot be just about adding capacities. Know more about what global peers are doingClick on Reports for more Details

Aug 07 : Market Round-Up Punjab: Inadequate supply

8As per the retailers from most districts of Punjab, currently the demand of Urea is there in the market and in some districts, there is a lack of supply of Urea which is why both the retailers & the farmers are facing a lot of problems.8In Moga district, the retailers are getting CFCL's DAP at a dealer price of Rs1220/bag and selling it at an MRP of Rs1250/bag. Also, CFCL is the most preferred brand in the district for both DAP & Urea.8What is the reason for this scarcity of Urea and in which district?Click on Details to know about the margins & brand preferences in other districtsDetails

Aug 07 : GNFC seems to be on solid footing of late

8The company registered a 75 per cent increase in its standalone net profit at Rs 70.74 crore during the first quarter of the 2018-19 fiscal on strong sales.8Total income also rose to Rs 1,795.60 crore during April-June 2018 from Rs 1,189.05 crore in the year-ago period.8Similarly, expenses also increased to Rs 1,704.45 crore from Rs 1,137.23 crore in the said period.Click on Reports for more Details

Aug 07 : Software updates: Fertilizer projects

Ammonia-Urea & Captive Power Plant Greenfield Project 8Cost - Rs 10741 Crore8Project Event: The purchase work for other services is ongoing. RFQ for LSTK contractor was floated in May 2017 for Generating Ammonia Syn. Gas & Carbon Dioxide Gas, finalization is due in September 2018. The tender for the ammonia-urea plant is extended from 30 July to 13 August 2018.Click here for more informationAmmonia-Urea Energy Saving Project 8Cost - Rs 481 Crore8Project Event: The basic engineering is ongoing, the purchase of a long lead item is under process. The project is waiting environmental clearance and it is likely to be elicited in January 2019.Click here for more informationSSP-Sulphuric Acid & NPK Fertilizer Expansion Project 8Cost - Rs 75 Crore8Project Event: The company is likely to release the tender for the EPC contractor after the environmental clearance which is likely to be elicited in September 2018. the environmental clearance has been delay due to evaluation & specification issues.Click here for more informationDetails

Aug 07 : Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Corrigendum: Procurement of Extended Tube Sheet type Heat Exchangers Details8Installation and commissioning of dust collector systems from Rapid Wall Plant to Rock Silo and DAP Section of Material Handling Plant Details8Non comprehensive AMC for Storage DG set in Ammonia plant Details8Corrigendum: Supply of Electrical Items DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Investors Presentation of Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited [July 2018] Details8Effect of Planting Methods and Nitrogen Sources on yield on certain crops: A Paper Details8Strategic Responses and Performance of Fertilizer Manufacturing Industry: An Analysis Details8Statement of Standalone Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2018 [GSFC]Details8Safety and health in agriculture: A PaperDetails8Roles of Agriculture in Small Island Economies: A PaperDetails8Analysis of Organic Fertilizers: A PaperDetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Niti Aayog pushes for cow dung & urine farming technique, experts cast doubts on method Details8Genetics technology could lead to more crops, fresher food Details810 per cent below-normal rainfall hits sowing of kharif cropsDetails8MSP hike up to 60% likely for minor forest produceDetails8Is the Universal Basic Income a good idea for India? Details8Topsoe awarded contract for two ammonia plants in IndiaDetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

Aug 06 : Shipment Details

8Two Sulphuric Acid shipments are arriving on the 6th & 8th of August respectively.8A DAP Shipment is expected to arrive on the 8th of August with a total quantity of 33,409T.8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is also expected to arrive on the 11th of August with a total quantity of 19,169T.Click on Details for Importer's InformationDetails

Aug 06 : Coromandel: Doing well

Coromandel International Limited seems to be doing well of late.8The company posted a 24.17 percent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 90.21 crore during the first quarter of 2018-19 fiscal on higher income.8Similarly, the net income increased on a consolidated basis to Rs 2,537.29 crore during the April-June quarter of the 2018-19 fiscal from Rs 2,317.60 crore in the year-ago period.8Expenses though also remained higher at Rs 2,404.54 crore as against Rs 2,204.78 crore in the said period.Click on Reports for more Details

Aug 06 : Market Round-Up: Rajasthan

As per the retailers of most of the districts of Rajasthan like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer & Udaipur, the demand of fertilizers is slow because there is no rainfall in most of the areas.8The most preferred brands are CFCL & IFFCO.Click on Details for the margins & brand preferences of other districtsDetails

Aug 06 : Weekly Urea Round-Up

In the US Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward by $8/mt.8Large Particles prices in China have moved marginally upward.8In Iran, large particle prices are up by $12/mt.8Urea prices in Egypt of large particles have moved up by $7/mt.8Prices in Ukraine of small granular have moved downward by $4/mt.8In Baltic sea, small granular prices have drifted up by $7/mt.8Urea prices in Romania of small granular have moved down $3/mt.8Large particle prices in Indonesia/Malaysia have moved marginally downward.8In Arabian Gulf, large particle prices have moved downward to $259/mt.8Also, in the Arabian Gulf, small granular prices are up by $4/mt.8Prices in France Atlantic of large particles have moved northward by $3/mt.8Finally, in Venezuela, large particle prices have moved upward by $14/mt.Click on Prices for our daily coverage of Urea International prices around the worldDetails

Aug 06 : Software updates: Fertilizer projects

Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project 8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and NIT for Civil work contractor has been released.Click here for more informationSingle Super Phosphate Expansion Project 8Cost - Rs 20 Crore8Project Event: NIT preparation for EPC contractor is ongoing and it is likely to be released in September in place of July 2018.Click here for more informationNPK-SSP & Sulphuric Acid Expansion Project 8Cost - Rs 15 Crore8Project Event: RFQ for a contractor is likely to be released after environmental clearance. The public hearing has been completed but environmental clearance is due and it is likely to be elicited in September 2018.Click here for more informationDetails

Aug 06 : Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Fabrication of clamp and online leak sealing of MS side flange of Ammonia plant Details8Intermediate Heat Exchanger/ Final Heat Exchanger top dome removing, refitting, testing and air receiver hydro testing work in SAP Details8Corrigendum: Complete Overhauling of the Drilling Machines Model in Mechanical Workshop Details8Procurement of Mechanical Seal Assembly Details8Corrigendum: Contract for Overhauling, Servicing and Supply of Spares Details8Appointment of Clearing and Handling Agent for chemicals/ fertilizers DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Future potential of ICT in Agriculture: A Paper Details8Sustainable Revolutions in Agriculture: A Paper Details8Petronet LNG Limited: An Analysis Details8Insights into the Indian Economy: An AnalysisDetails8Coromandel International Limited: An AnalysisDetails8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana]Details8Group Discussion on Operation and Maintenance Problems of Ammonia Plants [September 2018]DetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Govt announces msp for 22 mandated crops, here they are Details8India-Israel collaborate to strengthen sectors of agri, health & environment Details8New law in the making to ban sale of farmlands to non-agriculturistsDetails8Rural Banks vital for Indian EconomyDetails8Blockchain being tested in various projects, says Amitabh Kant DetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

Aug 03 : Will India order 5 MMTPA of urea import: What has the DOF to say

Is India going to order for 5 MMTPA of urea for Rabi?8Find out what the DOF has to say about it Click on Reports for more Details

Aug 03 : MMTC urea tender: Latest update

The latest MMTC urea tender details are with us8Get to know who the bidders are, including price bids, both FOB and CFR8Also check out the destination ports and quantities promisedClick on Reports for more Details

Aug 03 : Unified Tariff: Will some companies be told to build their own captive lines?

The likelihood of unified tariffs coming into force is pushing more industrial enterprises nearer to gas sources to rush for their own captive pipelines8Already, refineries and other units are moving towards getting their own pipelines8Will DOF push fertilizer companies in this direction too, if the cost economics can end up saving money?8These developments may work against suppliers such as GAIL or GSPC8Find out what is developing on this frontClick on Reports for more Details

Aug 03 : DBT: Will different fertilizer packaging sizes be allowed in the future?

Find out how the government is going all out to ensure adequate connectivity to POS devices, including VSAT support in remote locations8The DBT system now allows for fertilizers in all weights to be sold. Will that lead to a proliferation of differently packaged fertilizers?8Also know more on what requirement exercise the government has done for Kharif 2018Click on Reports for more Details

Aug 03 : Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Contract of Mechanized/ Manual unloading of coal from rail wagons Details8Replacement of Supports of Liquid Ammonia Lines Details8Supply of Guard Catalyst of Ammonia Plant Details8Corrigendum: Supply of Natural Gas/ RLNG for Non-Urea Products Details8Supply of Spares for Synthesis Gas Compressor LP Barrel on proprietary basis Details8Drilling and tapping insitu jobs of carbamate condenser, vacuum concentrator and absorber in Urea plant DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Effects of N-fertilizer rate on the physiology and the yield of certain crops: A Paper Details8Importance of Nitrogen fertilization: Current scenario and future prospects Details8Study of Construction and Demolition waste for reuse and recycle: A Paper Details8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu]Details8Global nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer use for agriculture production in the past half century: A PaperDetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Karnataka to frame policy for use of Drones in governance: K J George Details8'Consult farmers before extending MNREGA to agri' Details8Punjab govt embarks upon programme to check stubble burningDetails8Rise in India's LNG imports, driven by increased consumption: Ind-RaDetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

Ammonia - Urea & Captive Power Plant Greenfield Project8Cost - Rs 10000 Crore8Project Event: Tender for the EPC has released and discussion is ongoing with a China-based company but the deal has not been finalized yet and it is likely to be sealed in October. Traditional technology and EPC companies are not in the fray for this project, it seemsClick here for more informationAmmonia-Urea Energy Saving Project-II 8Cost - Rs 200 Crore8Project Description: A Fertilizer Company is planning the implementation of various schemes under ESP-II at its ammonia-urea fertilizer complex-II in India.8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released soon.Click here for more informationDetails

Nagarjuna's inability to get its units back to production does not augur well for the Indian fertilizer industry.8In one way, the fact that around 1.5 million tonnes of urea capacity is offline is a sad commentary on the state of the industry.8The government's fertilizer reforms policy -- through the DBT scheme -- seems to have backfired8What is of interest is what is preventing the DOF from taking steps to bail out the ailing company before it is too late8Is an import lobby at work?Click on Details for more
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Aug 02 : Soil heath cards: What holds the farmer back?

A study was carried out to find the major constraints faced by the farmers in adopting to new agricultural practices according to the findings of the soil health card.8There is no doubt that soil health play vital role in ensuring sustainable production with optimizing the utilization of fertilizer and reducing waste because most of farmers fertilizer use is not attuned to soil fertility8Find out what holds the farmer back.Click on Reports for more on this subject Details

Aug 02 : Shipment Details

8A DAP shipment is arriving on the 2nd of August.8A Sulphuric Acid Shipment is expected to arrive on the 6th of August with a total quantity of 21,999TClick on Details for Importers Information.Details

Aug 02 : Urea Shortage in UP's Cooperative Societies

8There are news in the market about the shortage of urea in the cooperative societies of various districts of Uttar Pradesh such as Mirzapur, Amethi, Gajipur etc at a time when farmers are in dire need of urea.8Farmers are flocking to private retailers and the preferred brands are Indogulf and NFL.8IFFCO & KRIBHCO are the suppliers of urea to these cooperative societies and while there is an adequate production of urea between them, then what is causing this shortage?Click on Details to find outDetails

Aug 01 : Can strident domestic lobbies impact LNG trade to India?

Significant levels of new gas are expected to get into the grid in the next few months8The Anjar-Mundra pipeline stretch, connecting the newly commissioned Mundra LNG terminal to the Gujarat grid, is expected to be ready in one month.8The Mehsana-Barmer line would also start gas transfer in the next 2-3 months with the Cairn Rajasthan field output likely to be at 3-4mmscmdClick on Reports for more Details

Aug 01 : Wireless sensor network can deliver fertilizers better

The website carries here an analysis of a Wireless Sensor Network can deliver results in Indian farming8It monitors the fertilizer values and if needed, supply required fertilizer so that low cost, low power and less complex ways to distribute fertilizers to farms can be achieved.8Further research show that the system could be developed for more sophisticated use.Click on Reports for more information on this subject Details

Aug 01 : Shipment details

8An Ammonia Shipment is arriving on the 1st of August with a total quantity of 6,000T.8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is expected to arrive on the 6th of August.8A Rock Phosphate shipment is also expected to arrive on the 6th of August.Click on Details for the Importer's InformationDetails

Aug 01 : Bihar Market Round-Up: Slow Demand

8As per the retailers from districts like Muzaffarpur, Patna & Munger of Bihar, there is less rain this season because of which the demand for fertilizers is slow to pick up.8Moreover, since the farmers are almost done with the sowing of crops, the demand for DAP is reducing and sale of urea will pick up in the next 1-2 weeks.8Also bio-fertilizer usage: Why is it still a struggle to sell it8Know more on which are the preferred brands for urea and DAP in the state Click on Details to find outDetails

Aug 01 : Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips

For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:8Supply of VFD for Motors Details8Service of overhauling and maintenance on dilution cooler in CNA plant Details8Corrigendum: Annual Rate Contract for Electrical Maintenance Details8Civil and Structural Steel Works for additional supports to the Urea Gantry DetailsYou can also click on Tenders for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:8Coating Fertilizer Granules with Biodegradable Materials for Controlled Fertilizer Release: A Paper Details8Business Models for Integrated Waste Management: An Analysis Details8How to develop a waste management and disposal strategy: A Review Details8Soil Sampling, Fertilizer Recommendations and Economics of Fertilization: A PaperDetails8Digested residue as a fertilizer after the mesophilic process of anaerobic digestion: A PaperDetails8Importance of Slow-release fertilizers: A PaperDetails8Sector Performance Report [July 2018]Details8Fertilizer Distribution System for Agriculture using Wireless Sensor Network: A StudyDetailsYou can also click on Reports for moreFor reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:8Insurance cos to repay with interest for failing to clear Details8Top 6 Indian AgriTech Startups that are Revolutionising Agriculture Details8India's eight core industries grow 6.7% in JuneDetails8Govt seeks Parliament nod for Rs 11,698 crore additional expenditureDetailsYou can also click on Newsclips for moreDetails

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